INTRODUCTION

In this lesson we will describe the nature and background of the sport and execute the
skills involved in the sport.

BADMINTON
1. Badminton is a racket sport that is played on a court divided by a net
five feet high.
2. The game is played with a shuttlecock (“bird”).
3. Can be played as singles or doubles.

BENEFITS THAT CAN BE DERIVED FROM PLAYING BADMINTON

1. Eye coordination and speed.
2. Reaction Time.
3. Game planning and decision-making.
4. Harmonious relationship with partner or with the team even with the opponents.
5. Self-discipline, self-esteem and self-awareness.
6. Unity, trust, respect, and love.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 Safety
02 Equipments
03 Basic Skills
04 Questions and Answers

1. SAFETY
1. Make sure to always have a firm grip on the racket.
2. Be careful not to hit your partner with the racket.
3. Stay on your own court.
4. Stop playing if others enter your court.
5. If your bird goes into another court, wait until their play stops.
6. Be careful and aware of your surroundings (poles, walls, etc.)
7. The rackets are not toys, so no fooling around.

2. EQUIPMENT

3. BASIC SKILLS

GRIP
The wrapping of fingers around the handle of the racket.
SERVICE
It is the stroke used to initiate play. Service is the act of putting the bird or shuttlecock
into play. Service officially starts the game or competition.

TECHNIQUE
Badminton Techniques is the key to success in winning badminton matches. No
equipment can replace badminton skills on court

BADMINTON TECHNIQUES
1. Wrist Work
2. Footwork and Position
3. Body Control
BASIC TERMS
These are the common terms used in badminton. There are few badminton terms that
you should be familiar with.
SERVICE TERMS
1. Server and Receiver
2. Long, Short, and Wide
3. Let
BADMINTON TERMS FOR SCORING
1. Love
2. All
3. Deuce
BADMINTON MATCH TERMS
1. Rally
2. Badminton Game or Set
3. Match

REMEMBER
• There is a proper way of holding the racket and proper footwork for Badminton.
• The two types of grips are forehand and backhand grip.
• Learning and doing the correct way of holding the racket and footwork are essential
skills needed to be successful in playing Badminton.
• Doing proper footwork inside the court helps the player to save time and move
efficiently.
• You win a rally when you hit the bird and it touches the floor of the opponent's side of
the court or when the opponent commits a fault.

4. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

• What can you do to be more knowledgeable and skillful in playing Badminton?
• What are the significance and relevance of Badminton as part of the completion in
your
2nd-year college?
• How does Badminton become advantageous over other sports in terms of exercise,
subject, and competition?